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pinnacle

[pin-uh-kuhl] / ˈpɪn ə kəl /


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The film, which stars Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, follows the “Thriller” hitmaker from his early career leading the Jackson Five to reaching pinnacle star status in the late ’80s.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Then in March 2026, Artan received the ultimate accolade which should have been the pinnacle of his career.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s a pinnacle day for earnings, with all eyes on the tech sector as Nvidia earnings come after the close.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

In another, two federal special agents witnessed "a glowing orange orb... perched close to a rock pinnacle."

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Erishkigal spread out her hands, and the sand around us became animated, showing a storm-racked sea with a pinnacle of rock rising out of it.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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